Spicy Meets Sweet: 2022 Iowa Steuben and enchiladas is the spring pairing you need.

Tassel Ridge 2022 Iowa Steuben, a semi-sweet, light, fruity, easy-drinking style rosé that pairs well with these spicy enchiladas.

Tassel Ridge® Black Bean Enchiladas with Tomatillo Salsa

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • cups picante sauce or salsa
  • 1 8-oz can no salt added tomato sauce
  • cooking spray
  • 12 6-inch tortillas
  • 4 cups canned black bean chili (approx. 2 15-oz cans)
  • cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • cups Tomatillo Salsa (recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine picante sauce and tomato sauce in small bowl. Coat 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 1 cup sauce mixture in bottom of pan. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Spoon about ⅓ cup chili into center of tortilla. Roll up tortilla. Place, seam side down, in baking dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Top with remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Remove foil. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve with Tomatillo Salsa. Serves 4–6.

Recipe Notes

Wine Recommendation—Tassel Ridge Oskyfizzante® Red

Oskyfizzante Red is a semi-sweet, refreshing, fruity, fizzy wine with cherry and citrus on the nose and cherry and candied fruits on the palate. Pair Oskyfizzante Red with spicy Asian or Mexican foods or just chill well, open, and celebrate! Serve well chilled.

 

Tassel Ridge® Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup peeled and chopped tomatillos
  • 2 Tbsp seeded and chopped jalapeños
  • pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • tsp salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ ripe avocado, mashed
  • 2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Combine tomatillos, jalapeños, pepper, onion, cilantro, salt, and garlic in blender. Process to a coarse puree. Transfer to bowl. Stir in avocado and lime juice.

Wine Recommendation—Tassel Ridge Iowa Steuben

2022 Iowa Steuben is a semi-sweet, light, fruity, easy-drinking style rosé with cherry and apple notes and just a hint of cinnamon on the nose and cherry and apple flavors on the palate with a slightly spicy, tangy finish. Made entirely from Steuben grapes grown in Iowa, Iowa Steuben is perfect as an aperitif or try it with Asian stir-fry or chicken salad. Serve chilled. Store at 55°F.